Thought this might help, some users. No guarantees, just wanted to share. Looks like an ODIN tool.
(App) Androidsuite 2012 v114 (13/03/2012)
skimmed thru the link,couldnt really grasp what it was
so can somebody summarize?:
um, is this for devs or programmers? or avg user just go with it
what are the best things that can be done with with suite?
For devs...
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Well I should have given my take on what it was. Yes for devs. And those who wish to have alternate means to load or flash.
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Best thing its for is decompiling apk files (Android apps) so you can edit and theme them, as well as apk signing. Other features are .dex file decompiling. ADB support for flashing kernels and update.zip's. It also can reboot phones into fastboot mode. I hope that clears up any confusion don't have to be a dev to theme
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Is there an easy way to build a rom such as using a program to do most of the work? like with adb you can use droid explorer to set up and use adb which is far easier than setting it up by yourself.
In essence I guess I'm asking if there's any shortcuts you can take.
Thanks in advance.
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ozydious said:
Is there an easy way to build a rom such as using a program to do most of the work? like with adb you can use droid explorer to set up and use adb which is far easier than setting it up by yourself.
In essence I guess I'm asking if there's any shortcuts you can take.
Thanks in advance.
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Well, if you want to take an existing ROM and use that as a base, then dsixda's kitchen (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5626292&postcount=1) is really helpful. If you want to start from 'scratch' (source code), then I haven't seen a good solution yet. However, progress is being made on my Android Builder (see sig) and another similar project that has yet to be announced.
There are other tools to help with other things like -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6703735&postcount=1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=598026
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=640592
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=514412
I have yet to use any of these, but they might be useful. There is no dran 'n drop GUI to do this stuff yet, no. And even with these tools, you'll still have a learning curve. It does take some time.
Im needing themers to make my skinny rom shine. Alot of people have expressed interest in theming, well nows your chance. Have at it.
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I'm gonna make a couple probably tomorrow.
I have started to make icons for another theme...but want to learn how to change menu s, fonts, etc. I have a ton of reading to do....good place to start?
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Look at the community rom thread in general, there is a link to an easy kitchen.
The difference in most devs and users is the power of their search-fu.
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Im needing themers to make my skinny rom shine. Alot of people have expressed interest in theming, well nows your chance. Have at it.
Ideas
Boot animation
Fonts
Colors
Icons
Small mods
Themed apks
Check out themes in popular phones for more ideas
The difference in most devs and users is the power of their search-fu.
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Okay, so to no avail I have tried to get UOT Kitchen to work, and everytime I try, no matter what format I put the .zip file into it fails to install. Any other avenues you suggest for creating a theme?
Explain everything you did
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Okay, so to no avail I have tried to get UOT Kitchen to work, and everytime I try, no matter what format I put the .zip file into it fails to install. Any other avenues you suggest for creating a theme?
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Okay, so I can cook it just fine, but it fails at the .zip process. I have tried using both edify script (MTD and EMCC) and Amend scripting. Both of those failed. Tried flashing them, tried unzipping them, and putting in the framework and senseui in again, nothing seems to work.
Senseui? This is a motorola phone. You only need to modify the main framework and systemui.apk
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Okay, so I can cook it just fine, but it fails at the .zip process. I have tried using both edify script (MTD and EMCC) and Amend scripting. Both of those failed. Tried flashing them, tried unzipping them, and putting in the framework and senseui in again, nothing seems to work.
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I meant system not sense. Haha. Modify them how?
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I used uot kitchen for skinny btw
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I couldn't make it work but gonna try another thing.
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I think it needs a updated binary script that's why it wouldn't work when I tried a few months ago
Hm....now to figure out how to update the binary script. And to what....heh.
uhh crap, I think you can pull it from the latest rom and put it in the theme zip
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hit me back up, I sent you one like a hr ago.
I'll re add you on GTalk
Just hit you back up. Sounds like a plan.
Messenger is skanky dude I think emailing will be faster lol
This isn't working out so well.
So im wondering, when I edit a system apk this is the process I use:
Open apk with 7zip, I dont extract.
Replace all png's I want to and exit.
Simple yes? Heres the problem. How do I edit AndroidManifest.xml and add it back in? I can get the xml un-encyrpted and edit it but do I need to make the file encypted again before I put it back?
Any comments/suggestions welcomed
Thanks!
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Possibly the best way I can answer that is by pointing you in this direction: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=849223
This is a very handy guide to fiddling with your system apps and will not only answer your question but may answer questions you didn't even know you had..
Wow thanks, just what I needed, I had a feeling I had to decompile/recompile it then move the files into the existing one. You'd think they made these things simple huh? XD
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Oh, but this is simple. Relatively, at least. You just wait until you start having to write smali..
I just had a look, its pretty overwhelming. I code php though so its not that bad. I know the challenges ahead
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jimcantfixit said:
I just had a look, its pretty overwhelming. I code php though so its not that bad. I know the challenges ahead
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Oh really?? I used to do a lot of C++ back in the day so I'm okay with java but then it starts going over my head a bit. When I'm next in the mood to hack into the code of our little machine, I may end up stalking you mercilessly..
I ask a question on your site several weeks ago about the default messaging app on Samsung Galaxy s2 aokp jelly bean. It seems that if someone sends me a picture with text the picture covers to text and I can't read it. I asked if there was any way to correct it and below is the answer I got. I am sorry to disagree with whoever posted this however that is not a simple fix. I have Google and look for how to decompile a app and I am unable to find a app to edit a apk file. I am NOT asking for a step by step but surely someone can recommend an app I can download that would allow me to open the MMS app and edit it. Once again this is not a simple fix perhaps it is for you but it is not for me thank you for your time
This is a simple issue that the user can fix. Just have to decompile the apk and adjust the spacing. A search would have saved you opening a new thread.
Thread closed.
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I ask a question on your site several weeks ago about the default messaging app on Samsung Galaxy s2 aokp jelly bean. It seems that if someone sends me a picture with text the picture covers to text and I can't read it. I asked if there was any way to correct it and below is the answer I got. I am sorry to disagree with whoever posted this however that is not a simple fix. I have Google and look for how to decompile a app and I am unable to find a app to edit a apk file. I am NOT asking for a step by step but surely someone can recommend an app I can download that would allow me to open the MMS app and edit it. Once again this is not a simple fix perhaps it is for you but it is not for me thank you for your time
This is a simple issue that the user can fix. Just have to decompile the apk and adjust the spacing. A search would have saved you opening a new thread.
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If you search xda or google you will find plenty of tools that will do that for you.
I really do appreciate all the hard work that xda developers do. I do not like posting on here because I know your time is important but I also don't want to feel belittled. Have searched your site perhaps I'm poor at searching. Is there an app you would suggest that I could download to my phone or Android tablet to edit apk file. Thanks so much
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lishron said:
I really do appreciate all the hard work that xda developers do. I do not like posting on here because I know your time is important but I also don't want to feel belittled. Have searched your site perhaps I'm poor at searching. Is there an app you would suggest that I could download to my phone or Android tablet to edit apk file. Thanks so much
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Apktool, the app by virtuous team, and i think apk manager
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Thanks so much however after posting this I updated to the newest aokp and the issue is resolved. It does still have the sender's name overlapping the date but not the picture overlapping the message. Thanks so much and I will still try the suggested APK editor.
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Go check out the Android development guide by Google, you can get several tools to decompile an apk. As well as .dex file
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I agree that response was pretty rude. I'm guessing they were trying to scare you away rather than giving advice on next steps. That if you don't know how to do what they said you'd leave it to those that do know how.
But on to your original question...
Wikipedia's location for APK format (can't post link as I'm too new) says that the file is just a ZIP file (or JAR file). So likely 7-zip or your favorite program that can open ZIP's/JAR's will work. You might have to rename the extension to .ZIP or .JAR for the program to recognize it.
Nobody was being rude. We told him to search and that there are plenty of resources already available to him. Nothing wrong with that. Good luck and happy flashing.
The post was mine and it was not rude in the least. The information for what you need to do is posted. Has been for a few years now. Ever since people started doing customs themes. You will not be able to do this without a computer. All you have to do is decompile the apk, find the XML that displays the mms message and adjust the spacing by a few pixels. And then recompile the apk. There are tut all over the place on how to do this
You may have to be creative in your searches to be lead where you need to go but that is part of the learning that android requires. Sometimes you need to think outside the box to get the outcome you desire.
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OneOfMany07 said:
I agree that response was pretty rude. I'm guessing they were trying to scare you away rather than giving advice on next steps. That if you don't know how to do what they said you'd leave it to those that do know how.
But on to your original question...
Wikipedia's location for APK format (can't post link as I'm too new) says that the file is just a ZIP file (or JAR file). So likely 7-zip or your favorite program that can open ZIP's/JAR's will work. You might have to rename the extension to .ZIP or .JAR for the program to recognize it.
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This only works for 35% of the apk as the XML files are encrypted until decompiled as are the .9 pngs
Batcom2
So if I want to add apps like the note2 gallery to my port do I just put it in the app file zip it up and sign it?
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Hey skinzy98, real quick, just wanted to let you know that your work in the development sub-forum is greatly appreciated. Keep up the good work! :thumbup:
Now to answer your question. If you're planning to inject an app into a ROM, then you can accomplish this by placing the .apk into the system/app directory inside your ROMNAME.zip, and that's it (assuming the ROM sets recursive permissions to the entire system/app directory). This would result in your injected app being installed as a system app. However, if you want it to be installed as a data app... Well, it's gonna' be a little more involved. For what you plan to do, installing it as a system app would probably be best anyhow. Good luck, and let me know if you need any help/have any questions. Always glad to help a bro out when I can.
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N00B_IN_N33D said:
Hey skinzy98, real quick, just wanted to let you know that your work in the development sub-forum is greatly appreciated. Keep up the good work! :thumbup:
Now to answer your question. If you're planning to inject an app into a ROM, then you can accomplish this by placing the .apk into the system/app directory inside your ROMNAME.zip, and that's it (assuming the ROM sets recursive permissions to the entire system/app directory). This would result in your injected app being installed as a system app. However, if you want it to be installed as a data app... Well, it's gonna' be a little more involved. For what you plan to do, installing it as a system app would probably be best anyhow. Good luck, and let me know if you need any help/have any questions. Always glad to help a bro out when I can.
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Thanks man that's what I thought I just didn't want to put in the builds I made yesterday and it screw em all up so I figured I'd ask
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skinzy98 said:
So if I want to add apps like the note2 gallery to my port do I just put it in the app file zip it up and sign it?
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You are going about it the right way, but beware some apps from different sources may in other files or framework.
Just fyi if you run into unexpected issues.
Good luck
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jrongi1 said:
You are going about it the right way, but beware some apps from different sources may in other files or framework.
Just fyi if you run into unexpected issues.
Good luck
PAC_Vibrant 360° Productions
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Unfortunately happen my parents are against me doing ports and think it is a waste of time. I'll see what happens
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